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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.82, 28,840.06 and 6,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.82, 28,840.06 and 6,079.20 is: 9,118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.82 : 28,840.06 = 6,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.82/28,840.06 = 6,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.82x = 28,840.06 × 6,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.82x = 175,324,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,324,492.75/19,226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.75

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